# How to Get Started?

Thank you for your interest in Pay.io. You are taking the first step towards a unified platform ecosystem that **delivers** **instant** **control** and **compliant** crypto **payments** **management technology**.

We have designed our onboarding process to be as thorough and secure as our platform, ensuring we meet the specific needs of CTOs, CFOs, and Compliance Officers in the iGaming sector.

Please follow the steps below to begin your journey.

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### Request Early Access 

Navigate to the [Pay.io website](https://www.pay.io) and click the **“Get Early Access”** button. You will be asked to provide key professional details, so we'll know whom to contact. 

Please complete the Captcha verification and agree to our Terms and Conditions to submit your request.

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### Discovery Consultation

Once your request is received, our Sales Team will contact you shortly. During this consultation, we will introduce you to the platform's core components -  [**the Merchant Console**](https://docs.pay.io/learn-the-basics/what-is-the-merchant-console) and [**Cashier UI**](https://docs.pay.io/learn-the-basics/what-is-the-cashier-ui) - and discuss how our solution can specifically address your operational challenges.
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### Account Provisioning

To get started, our team will configure a dedicated environment for you. We will generate your initial login credentials and send them to you securely via email. Follow along the [Creating an Account ](https://docs.pay.io/getting-started/creating-an-account)guide to assist you in this step.
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### Compliance Verification (KYB & AML)

As a compliant B2B platform, we adhere to strict regulatory standards. We will guide you through our **Know Your Business (KYB)** and **Anti-Money Laundering (AML)** verification processes. This ensures a secure environment for all clients.&#x20;
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#### What’s Next?

Once you have received your credentials, you are ready to log in and begin configuring your workspace. See [Creating an Account](https://docs.pay.io/getting-started/creating-an-account) for a step-by-step walkthrough of your first login.


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